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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.35, 1,308.42 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.35, 1,308.42 and 223.04 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.35 : 1,308.42 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.35/1,308.42 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.35x = 1,308.42 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.35x = 291,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,833.27/872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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